The Ultimate Steak Marinade
Transform your next steak night with *The Ultimate Steak Marinade*—a bold and flavorful blend designed to elevate any cut of beef. This easy-to-make marinade combines the deep umami of soy sauce, the tangy richness of balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, the subtle sweetness of brown sugar, and the creamy kick of Dijon mustard. Aromatic herbs like fresh rosemary and thyme, alongside minced garlic and a hint of onion powder, infuse the meat with irresistible depth. Perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or broiling, this marinade tenderizes the steak while infusing it with mouthwatering flavor in just a few hours—or leave it to work overnight for unmatched taste. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe is your ticket to steakhouse-quality meals at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 2 pounds steak, any cut
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
Stir in the minced garlic, black pepper, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme. Mix thoroughly to distribute all the flavors.
Place the steak in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is fully coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to maximize flavor.
Before cooking, remove the steak from the marinade and allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Discard the used marinade. Cook the steak using your preferred method (grilling, pan-searing, or broiling) to your desired level of doneness.
Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to lock in the juices. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 277.2 g | 355% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.5 g | 497% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 862 mg | 287% | |
| Sodium | 5928 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 294.1 g | 588% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 25.4 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 4054 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
